Our lush green envy
As if a new garment to wear
Man leaves this planet, his hands bare,
Mere visitors all earthlings are
And may not return to this star,
And yet, with verdant green envy
Alas, his eyes no farther see
Than neighbour's green garden— not far.
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Tongue-in-cheek | 01.03.2006, March 2023 | greed, envy
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